Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
8.2
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 255 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
980 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.69 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.44 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
480 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
12.6 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
